The BEST Sportsbridge on the Market? Princess S72 Test Drive & Review

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Is the Princess S72 the best model in Princess's S Class range? Quite possibly. In fact, we reckon it might be the best boat in its entire range!
In this sea trial and review of the Princess S72, Jack Haines gets behind the wheel to experience the performance, sea keeping and handling of this 75ft sportsbridge before giving you a full walkthrough tour of the decks and interior.
What makes the S72 so good? It's based on the Y72 so it has the same very good four-cabin arrangement on the lower deck with private access to the owner's suite. Its top deck, though smaller than a normal flybridge yacht, is still a really good size and you get the benefit of a sunroof too. Plus, with its twin 1,800hp MAN V12 engines it will do nearly 40 knots.
This performance creates a broad cruising band. It will cover 1,000nm at displacement speed but you can comfortably cruise at 25 or 35 knots, too.
There's a lot to like about this boat but watch the video and judge for yourself. Don't forget to tell us what you think in the comments section.
Follow the link to see Jack's rating, rival information, layout plans and PRICING: www.yachtbuyer.com/en/reviews...
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At A Glance
LOA 75ft 9in (23.09m)
Beam 18ft 11in (5.22m)
Draft 5ft 8in (1.72m)
Displacement 52 tonnes
Fuel capacity 4,500 litres
Cabins 4
Engines Twin MAN V12 1,800hp
Top Speed 36-38 knots
Price As Tested £5.19 million ex VAT
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Timestamps
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00:00 Intro
02:18 Driving from the Flybridge
02:35 Performance & Range
04:12 Handling
05:06 Driving from the Lower Helm
05:36 Helm Station
07:56 On Deck
08:03 Tender Garage
08:21 Hydraulic Bathing Platform
09:04 Cockpit
11:10 Side & Foredeck
12:57 Flybridge
15:06 Saloon
15:59 Galley
19:45 Accommodation
21:18 VIP Cabin
22:20 Owner's Cabin
25:41 Engine Room
27:02 Crew Accommodation
27:43 Slow Speed Handling
29:10 Price & Options

КОМЕНТАРІ: 85
@Yachtbuyer
@Yachtbuyer Місяць тому
Our written review of the Princess S72 is now live! Follow the link for the detailed review, deck plans, rivals and PRICING: www.yachtbuyer.com/en/reviews/princess-s72-2022-3
@AlVlogs1603
@AlVlogs1603 3 місяці тому
Jack I’ve been with the channel since inception and the presentation standard is second to none.Its a wonderful boat and includes the best of all worlds.
@Yachtbuyer
@Yachtbuyer 3 місяці тому
Thanks so much! - Jack
@ADAM.S-vn9im
@ADAM.S-vn9im Місяць тому
Princess hands down would be the boat for me.. They just have the perfect combination of style and practically. This is a stunning boat in every sense of the word!
@Quiet215
@Quiet215 3 місяці тому
As a yacht builder I must say this S72 is beautifully made. The fit and finish looks to be to the highest quality, even the attention to the wood grain, having it "laying" throughout the boat is a touch which says that no expenses were spared. I may have my favoritism towards the Nordic all weatherboats, but this yacht just seems perfect in all aspects through and through.
@matthewmartin1970
@matthewmartin1970 3 місяці тому
That's mighty impressive performance for a big lump of boat. Really like the styling of both the interior and exterior.
@sohovulture87
@sohovulture87 3 місяці тому
Cracking demo and tour, Jack. Any colder and you might have ended up leaving your unmentionables stuck to the Flybridge driver's seat. WHAT an enticing thought! Thanks to you and the team for keeping me both fascinated and entertained. All the best and see you on the next one
@Yachtbuyer
@Yachtbuyer 3 місяці тому
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the comment 👍 - Jack
@Thjonsson1
@Thjonsson1 3 місяці тому
There is a lot that can be said about the s72. I’ve been a huge fan of the s class since the s65 was launched in 2015 later replaced by updated s66, the best looking boat in decades in its category imo. But the s72 is just a masterpiece in every way! The hard top isn’t necessary and it looks so much better without it. I had a pleasure to be on this boat for a day at my local dealer in Sweden, and wow! What a boat and with the 1800hp man v12s it’s crazy how this boat accelerates when you go full throttle. Then the design and attention to detail in everything from the helm position to the cabins is just perfect! Princess at its very best!
@timessix8434
@timessix8434 3 місяці тому
Did you pass Gullholmen that day, pretty late last year? If so, I saw you, and drove past. Beautiful boat!
@Thjonsson1
@Thjonsson1 3 місяці тому
Yes That’s very right! It was mid October I believe, the boat belongs to an owner who has a house at Smögen during summer. Right now the boat lays in bohus Malmön North of Lysekil for winter storage😊
@Maximius38
@Maximius38 3 місяці тому
I don't understand that it still an B category when sunseeker + all others did upgrade their boats to A!!
@Thjonsson1
@Thjonsson1 3 місяці тому
@@Maximius38 good question, those are the ce categories right? And which kind of seas the boat is built to handle? Am I right?
@Maximius38
@Maximius38 3 місяці тому
@@Thjonsson1 Yes: Class A: they are ideal for sailing in the open sea, being able to withstand winds of up to 80 kilometers per hour and waves of up to 4 meters. Class B: this type of yacht is designed to sail in coastal waters at a maximum distance of 320 kilometers. So Class A is designed and built to exceed small craft structural requirements for ISO Category A Ocean. ISO requirements for strength are based on a design’s top speed and the expected impact to be absorbed by hull bottom and sides, as well as decks, bulkheads, structural grid, and any part of the vessel’s structure. The laminate schedule and materials are then specified to meet such stringent requirements. PS: many Manifacturer stay at Class B because of the passengers weight, that's why they claim to handel 20 passengers VS class A only 16, because they don't need a lot of ISO/else requirements asked for a Class A.
@nicbennett6554
@nicbennett6554 3 місяці тому
Thanks Jack! I’ve seen most of your videos over the last few years and I think that’s the most excited I’ve seen you, and in a 72’er!! Brilliant looking boat in every respect.
@Yachtbuyer
@Yachtbuyer 3 місяці тому
It’s a great boat, Nic, thanks for the support! - Jack
@randyreid2916
@randyreid2916 3 місяці тому
One of your best tours...nice job, beautiful boat!
@Yachtbuyer
@Yachtbuyer 3 місяці тому
Thanks! - J
@NickW0771
@NickW0771 3 місяці тому
Great presentation as always - great all rounder and with Princess quality - love it
@Yachtbuyer
@Yachtbuyer 3 місяці тому
Thanks Nick! - J
@leonardorossipolledri224
@leonardorossipolledri224 3 місяці тому
Hi Jack, thanks for posting this beautiful video, and as always, kudos for your skills. This boat is gorgeous, just like all Princess boats. The only thing I'd wish for is an additional dayhead, like the one on the Sunseeker 65 Sport. That would ensure perfect privacy for guests and better service for friends dropping by. Another thing that consistently surprises me a bit negatively is the lack of sound insulation below deck. I believe top-notch shipyards like this should pay more attention to these details. Ciao!
@Yachtbuyer
@Yachtbuyer 3 місяці тому
Cheers Leonardo! - Jack
@cbrusharmy
@cbrusharmy 3 місяці тому
gorgeous boat
@michaelfrench5814
@michaelfrench5814 Місяць тому
Hi Jack, Firstly I think you are the very best at presenting yachts. This if I had the money is definitely the yacht I would choose, yes the crew space could be bigger, but apart from that I’m totally in love with this yacht. Thanks Michael
@Yachtbuyer
@Yachtbuyer Місяць тому
That's really kind of you to say Michael, thank you - Jack
@williammacdonald1987
@williammacdonald1987 Місяць тому
One of the best to review this boat
@Yachtbuyer
@Yachtbuyer Місяць тому
Thank you! 🙏
@user-ej5yz8cp4g
@user-ej5yz8cp4g 3 місяці тому
Excellent review yet again Jack. What I love about the Princess yachts is the beautiful finish on the furniture and the attention to detail. Where some manufacturer's styling is loud and brash, Princess yachts are Suttle, understated quality. Jack, have you warmed up yet?! it looked beautiful out on the water but it must have been bitterly cold!
@Yachtbuyer
@Yachtbuyer 3 місяці тому
Oooo it was cold! Well worth it, though, glad you enjoyed the review 👍 - Jack
@clivebrowne9888
@clivebrowne9888 3 місяці тому
On form today Jack. I guess by your enthusiasm for the boat that you really liked it. As did I.
@Yachtbuyer
@Yachtbuyer 3 місяці тому
It’s quite something, Clive - Jack
@michaelschneider3446
@michaelschneider3446 3 місяці тому
Saw the first s72 in 2023. Amazing. The hardtop makes her really usable. Don't undstand the need for y72 as the tender garage is awesome on the s72
@ministersmith5508
@ministersmith5508 3 місяці тому
Absolutely! Absolutely! Gorgeous Yacht!!! 😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@jaffaholland4039
@jaffaholland4039 3 місяці тому
OMG, the styling of this boat is stunning, the speed, engine room, the driving positions. This is the best in the range, I normally prefer Sunseekers but the lounge area is out of this world. I would also go for a non hardtop, I would have the electret bimini. I would just order this boat in fact.
@williammacdonald1987
@williammacdonald1987 Місяць тому
Brilliant video
@gkelly34
@gkelly34 3 місяці тому
Enjoyed every minute of that 🥰
@Yachtbuyer
@Yachtbuyer 3 місяці тому
That's what we like to hear; thanks!
@wingcommanderdaltonwalton67
@wingcommanderdaltonwalton67 3 місяці тому
Been waiting for this one. Absolutely beautiful yacht,fantastic tour and test drive. Perfect size,perfect performance,petty I couldn’t even afford the fenders but I’ll take one with a Bimini and a stewardess. Many 🙏🏻
@Yachtbuyer
@Yachtbuyer 3 місяці тому
Thanks, glad you liked it!
@RobertDevine-rg6uo
@RobertDevine-rg6uo 3 місяці тому
Good as always 👌
@user-kz2zc7du3c
@user-kz2zc7du3c 3 місяці тому
Great test Jack! Amazingly agile for such a big boat. She’s a beauty! Hope you had your thermals on looked very chilly.
@Yachtbuyer
@Yachtbuyer 3 місяці тому
🥶
@fishtigua
@fishtigua 3 місяці тому
Thanks Jack, very interesting proposition from Princess. 40kt from a big ol' family cruiser is just bonkers. That steering needs sorting though. Disagree about having the hard-top, Med boats need one. Cheers mate.
@bartbuiring98
@bartbuiring98 3 місяці тому
Great video! Great boat!
@Yachtbuyer
@Yachtbuyer 3 місяці тому
Thanks!
@allenwilmot6313
@allenwilmot6313 3 місяці тому
Very nice boat
@dazthesailor6363
@dazthesailor6363 3 місяці тому
As this boat is designed for the warmer climate I don’t know why they insist on the inside dining area . This area should be used for another sideboard with refrigeration and food storage / bar glasses . The lounge area could then have opposing sofa which would make it more social plus high low table if you really wanted to dine inside .. on a different note , Thankyou Jack for such informative professional walk throughs and test drives . Far better than Nick just opening cupboards and to afraid to say anything that might upset the builder . Great work
@marcm7321
@marcm7321 19 днів тому
I love your tours as always, is that water hitting the hull something that happens in all boats, I wouldn't be able to sleep with that. Lovely interior how much is this boat?
@stuartbaker6339
@stuartbaker6339 3 місяці тому
I agree with Jack . There needs to be at least 10 times the amount of scatter cushions. If I owned it I would fill the tender garage with them.
@Yachtbuyer
@Yachtbuyer 3 місяці тому
😆
@davidweston8758
@davidweston8758 3 місяці тому
Absolutely love it , it's the size of boat I would have, as prefer to drive myself , stops me getting bored , as for an S or Y it's a difficult one like aspects of both , I do like the idea of the bimini , seem to always be drawn to the Princess brand over others , thanks for a great video as always, keep up the good work , work ! How is it work 🤔
@Yachtbuyer
@Yachtbuyer 3 місяці тому
Tough job but someone has to do it etc etc… 😉 - thanks for watching, David - Jack
@trischurch5289
@trischurch5289 3 місяці тому
A sports bridge with a hard-top is a big no no for me I'm afraid. Ruins those sleek lines otherwise. It would be great to see a detailed and direct comparison to the Sunseeker 75 Sport Yacht as personally I think it would be a very difficult choice between the two. Great review Jack - it was worth the frostbite from my perspective!
@Thjonsson1
@Thjonsson1 3 місяці тому
Agree on the hard Top thing, but as jack said it can be specced without it, which is the normal option and looks so much better! But does the sunseeker sport yacht really match the s72 in looks? The sunseeker is a little too much glass for me
@trischurch5289
@trischurch5289 3 місяці тому
@@Thjonsson1 Indeed. Hydraulic pram-style hood every time. It’s a fair challenge. Both are exceptional so I think ultimately it will come down to personal choice. I think the Princess is more expensive but in context I don’t think that will bother many potential buyers!!
@notoriouscab
@notoriouscab 2 місяці тому
Totally agree, defies logic 🤷🏾‍♂️
@Joe_1sr9
@Joe_1sr9 3 місяці тому
£9 a minute at cruising speed will need as deep pockets as the ocean. Gone right off motor boats , explorer boats all the way. Great tour from Jack who I think is the best reviewer of boats there is😮😊
@SeanSoraghan
@SeanSoraghan 2 місяці тому
If u can afford tbis boat then fuel efficiency not gonna botger you
@Joe_1sr9
@Joe_1sr9 2 місяці тому
@@SeanSoraghan nice comment but not sure I agree. When the running costs and deprecation account for approximately 25% of the cost of the boat each year then I think fuel costs will make a significant impact. Boats are generally out of one's own pocket unlike company cars which can be offset somewhat but I do see your point.
@olliewhitfield3218
@olliewhitfield3218 3 місяці тому
Lovely S72, however Jack - after spending nearly an hour on the S7 at Dusseldorf Saturday after we saw & spoke with you in the morning . . . A very tough decision 😅
@Yachtbuyer
@Yachtbuyer 3 місяці тому
Yep, nice problem to have! - J
@the.tranquility
@the.tranquility 3 місяці тому
Awesome review. Thanks. I would opt for the hardtop. It looks cool on teh S72, but the main reason whould be, that the hardtop raises teh radar arch above the ehad of the skipper and the radar beam away from the people. Otherwise the radar would beam would be directed at the heads of the people on the fly
@brianmiller6443
@brianmiller6443 3 місяці тому
I would definitely pick the Princess over their competition in the S 72 class. I would actually choose princess over the others in every size range. Their engine room alone is far better than Sunseeker. Look at the Sunseeker 100 engine room compared to the y or x 95 of Princess, no comparison Princess far out classes their competition. My favorite is the y80
@glennduncan6843
@glennduncan6843 3 місяці тому
Terrific video about my dream yacht. Only thing I don't understand is why Princess stick with MAN Diesels, great engines but do not offer joystick control. If I were to purchase a boat such as this, I would be putting the hard word on Princess to have Cummins power complete with Zeus joystick control that also includes their skyhook control. Being a bit of a novice with big boats, if I am trying to dock stern in to a marina with a 40km/hr nor-Easter going across the bow, then I want all the help I can get and joystick control, etc. gives this. Be ready Princess as I am coming to you with this request! Oh, and Humphreys fins as well, Hah, hah. I think you know what the response will be, like I do.
@Joe_1sr9
@Joe_1sr9 Місяць тому
Love this boat. Can you enclose the fly bridge? Thanks Jack
@johnhickman2915
@johnhickman2915 3 місяці тому
Princess over the sunseeker and azimut. S78 was my favorite so I'm excited to see the s80. But until I have an opinion on the s80 the s72 is my favorite as well. Thanks Jack!!
@Yachtbuyer
@Yachtbuyer 3 місяці тому
Cheers John 👍 - Jack
@nasosnasos8054
@nasosnasos8054 3 місяці тому
Love
@timk3939
@timk3939 3 місяці тому
Very nice, the interior is beautiful and timeless, without being too gaudy (Sunseeker?). I'd have this over the Azimut or Sunseeker. The Sunseeker has no flybridge but equally fast, and the Azimut looks lovely but I don't like the idea of having the galley up front where the little jump seat area is on the Princess, and is 5 knots slower. Wondering whether fin stabilisers are an option, I think they are on the Y72. Mind you maybe not needed if the hull is so good, maybe the Seakeeper is good enough when underway, or maybe stabilising trim tabs can be had as well. I think that front storage space on the bow was a fridge, it had a blue contol knob inside it. For the options, I'd be tempted to have a bimini too, maybe add another knot or two to the top speed due to less aerodynamic drag (especially with it folded down), and a tiny bit less weight. It does look very sleek with no hardtop. I'd have the extra seat in the cockpit instead of the fridge, must make the area much more welcoming given it's a bit smaller than on 'full fat' flybridge boats of similar size, and bin the ice maker inside the galley area and put a drinks fridge there instead, and buy a bag of ice somewhere, or an ice cube tray or two. Passerelle, teak decks and desert spec. aircon would be on my list too, if I had this (around £5m short right now though) I would definitely take it along Biscay and down to the med. for a trip every so often. And Sunroof has to be essential surely. If I was lucky enough to be in the position, I'd convert one of the downstairs bedrooms into a second lounge, have a sofa bed on the floor, pullman bed on the wall and a big screen TV. Could be used as an office too, or just somewhere for people to chill out separately from others, like the downstairs dinettes on some of the V class boats. Think the old Princess 52 used to have an extra internal lounging area as an option instead of a cabin, and it looked very nice. I think some of the old big Princesses were 40 knot flying machines, V65 rings a bell, seems like a return to form, a bit like Fairline with the new Squadron 58. There seems to be no weak points with this boat. It sacrifices a small amount of saloon and cockpit space for the garage, but very practical still. The speed factor must appeal to many, cruising at 35 knots instead of 25 knots will get somewhere nearly 30% faster. Not bad on fuel either, about 0.35 nmpg at 25 knots. I hope Princess can keep up with production, as like the Y72 and Y80 this boat does look like a great allrounder and has a good turn of speed, and the interior is so consistent and beautiful. Every inch of it looks the same quality. Some of the massive superyachts have cheap looking timber and big slabs of white GRP in places, no doubt as it costs more £££ to make a larger boat have nice surfaces everywhere as there's more and more surface area to cover. Maybe Princess will fit a slightly quicker steering rack after your feedback to improve the response. The only thing missing that I thought would be nice to have would be a small 2-person teak-lined seat integreated into the back of the garage door, so when the garage is closed you can sit in the bathing platform area and look out over the water. That single seat in the saloon does look like a great spot.
@Yachtbuyer
@Yachtbuyer 3 місяці тому
Wow, thanks for taking the time to write this comment! You clearly know your boats. Do you want a job?! - Jack
@timk3939
@timk3939 3 місяці тому
Yes just quite interested in boats really. Grew up in Plymouth and did my work experience at Princess, that's when I caught the bug. Maybe a part time job LOL, I'm good at writing things :) @@Yachtbuyer
@cookiemonster2299
@cookiemonster2299 3 місяці тому
Thankyou thankyou thankyou for this excellent video of my favourite yacht 👃. Personally i think a hard top on an S72 should be against the law, it's very socks with sandals but each to their own. My wish list at the moment: S72 for weeks aboard. Sargo 45 for long wknds. Fairline F-line 33 for days out. Rodman 55 to satisfy my hooligan side. MTI 340x for when i just need to get out for a couple of hrs. 😜 👍❤️🇬🇧
@Yachtbuyer
@Yachtbuyer 3 місяці тому
That is one heck of a wish list. Excellent taste you have, CM 👏 - Jack
@cookiemonster2299
@cookiemonster2299 3 місяці тому
@@Yachtbuyer 👍❤️
@TravelonlineWalk
@TravelonlineWalk 3 місяці тому
Nice boad to explore best places of Tenerife
@waynemcclelland9094
@waynemcclelland9094 3 місяці тому
Given the same power, what performance could be expected from twin 'HAMILTON JET' propulsion units. 50% of N Z's east coast is shallow, sand bottoms (Beaching) and not much good for 'Inboard Shaft Drives' ?
@seanr8596
@seanr8596 3 місяці тому
Regarding the moverability of the boat, what do you think abaout the remote control systems you can get, yachtmaster and dock mate.?
@Yachtbuyer
@Yachtbuyer 3 місяці тому
Yes, very effective systems once you’ve got used to them - Jack
@gregmartyn1873
@gregmartyn1873 2 місяці тому
Water maker? How many litres of water holding tank ?
@markromanetz3854
@markromanetz3854 3 місяці тому
I like the Princess S72 over Azimut S70. I like the layout better, and the hard wood finish. But with that said I really like the Azimut S70. So the 70 foot and down I would lean toward the Azimut for handling.
@christianpedersen3237
@christianpedersen3237 3 місяці тому
At 40 kts it's not mileage, but yardage. "Oh, nice, 50 tonnes? How many yards does that go per gallon?"
@ms-jl6dl
@ms-jl6dl 2 місяці тому
Over 6 million € ? Azimut S7 is 4 million.(!)
@rtbinc2273
@rtbinc2273 3 місяці тому
I sit around and dream up a yacht, then Princess makes it. It just seem right for me. I would take the Princess over the Sunseeker or Azimut. Though as always, I'd take any if given to me. Assuming I know how to type numbers in Google it costs something like $5500 to fill this boat with Diesel. So it's like $5k to go like go from Portsmouth to Bristol - assuming the various free distance calculators on the internet are something like right.
@ianscott3180
@ianscott3180 2 місяці тому
If you handle this 72 footer like sports yacht you will have broken crystal and Dom Perignon all over the saloon floor.
@justinsullivan6410
@justinsullivan6410 3 місяці тому
Beautiful yacht,I'd prefer a Riviera 65 fly SUV,so it can be used as a working boat not just a floating home
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